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Toronto Preservation Board


Meeting No. 34   Contact Margaret Sexton, Committee Secretary
Meeting Date Friday, May 28, 2010
  Phone 416-392-6316
Start Time 2:00 PM
  E-mail msexton@toronto.ca
Location Committee Room 1, City Hall
  Chair   Robert Saunders  

PB34.1

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 30 

450 Pape Avenue - Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act

Committee Recommendations

The Toronto Preservation Board recommended to the Toronto and East York Community Council that:

 

1.         City Council include the property at 450 Pape Avenue (William Harris House) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

 

2.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 450 Pape Avenue (William Harris House) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

3.         If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

4.         If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the proposed designation to the Conservation Review Board.

 

5.         If the proposed designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council’s decision on the proposed designation of the property.

Origin
(March 29, 2010) Report from Acting Director, Policy & Research, City Planning
Summary

This report recommends that City Council include the property at 450 Pape Avenue (William Harris House) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties and state its intention to designate the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

At its meeting of September 15, 2009, Toronto and East York Community Council referred a letter dated September 10, 2009 from Councillor Paula Fletcher to the Director, Policy and Research, City Planning Division, to consider a request to have the property at 450 Pape Avenue designated as a heritage property and to report to the Toronto Preservation Board and Toronto and East York Community Council on this matter.

 

Following research and evaluation, staff have determined that the property at 450 Pape Avenue meets Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed by the Province of Ontario for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.  If City Council states its intention to designate the property, the owner would be required to apply to Council for permission to alter and/or demolish the building and structures under Part IV, Sections 33 and 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

Background Information
Staff Report - (March 29, 2010) 450 Pape Avenue - Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-30409.pdf)

Motions
Motion to Adopt Item moved by Patrice A. Dutil (Carried)

PB34.2

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 27 

335 Yonge Street - Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act

Committee Recommendations

The Toronto Preservation Board recommended to the Toronto and East York Community Council that:

 

1.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 335 Yonge Street (Empress Hotel) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

2.        If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

3.        If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board.

 

4.        If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council’s decision on the designation of the property.

Origin
(May 17, 2010) Report from Acting Director, Policy & Research, City Planning
Summary

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 335 Yonge Street (Empress Hotel) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.  The property was included on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties in March 1974.

 

The property at 335 Yonge Street is located on the southeast corner of Yonge Street and Gould Street.  On April 16, 2010, a portion of the north (Gould Street) wall collapsed.

 

At its meeting of April 20, 2010, the Toronto and East York Community Council requested the Manager of Heritage Preservation Services to report to the May 28, 2010 meeting of the Toronto Preservation Board on the designation of the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

Following research and evaluation, staff have determined that the property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation under the Ontario Heritage Act.   The designation of the property would enable City Council to control alterations to the site, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance and refuse demolition.

Background Information
Staff Report - (May 17, 2010) 335 Yonge Street - Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-30412.pdf)

Communications
(May 27, 2010) E-mail from Sean Gosnell, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (PB.New.PB34.2.1)
Speakers

Sean Gosnell, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (Submission Filed)

Motions
Motion to Adopt Item moved by Adriana Balen (Carried)
 

PB34.3

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 20 

315 Bloor Street West - Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement

Committee Recommendations

The Toronto Preservation Board recommended to the Toronto and East York Community Council that:

 

1.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 315 Bloor Street West (Dominion Meteorological Building) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

2.                  If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

3.                  If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board.

 

4.                  If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council’s decision on the designation of the property.

 

5.                  City Council grant authority for the execution of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the property.

 

6.                  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement.

Origin
(May 17, 2010) Report from Acting Director, Policy & Research, City Planning
Summary

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 315 Bloor Street West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act and to authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement between the City and the University of Toronto, owners of the property.  The property at 315 Bloor Street West was listed on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties in June 1973.

 

The property at 315 Bloor Street West, which is located on the southwest corner of Devonshire Place and Bloor Street West and contains the building originally known as the Dominion Meteorological Building, is being converted by the University of Toronto for the School of Global Affairs.  The University of Toronto has agreed to the designation of the property and to enter into a heritage easement agreement with the City.

Background Information
Staff Report - (May 17, 2010) 315 Bloor Street West - Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-30413.pdf)

Motions
Motion to Adopt Item moved by Jennifer Rieger (Carried)

PB34.4

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 2 

691 Scarlett Road (St. Matthias Anglican Church) - Application to Demolish a Designated Heritage Property and Amendment of Designating By-law

Committee Recommendations

The Toronto Preservation Board recommended to the Etobicoke York Community Council that:

 

1.         City Council refuse the application for the demolition of the property at 691 Scarlett Road under Section 34(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

2.         Should the owner appeal the refusal of the application for demolition, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in opposition of the appeal.

 

3.         City Council amend By-law No. 264-2003 designating the property at 691 Scarlett Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act to update the by-law in accordance with Section 30(10) of the Ontario Heritage Act to include a statement explaining the cultural heritage value or interest of the property and a description of its heritage attributes.

 

4.         Should the owner appeal the amending of the designating by-law, City Council authorize the City Clerk to refer the proposed amendment to the Conservation Review Board.

 

5.         Should the owner appeal the amending of the by-law, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend at the Conservation Review Board in support of the proposed amendment.

 

6.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to take such necessary steps to implement the foregoing. 

 

7.         City Council request the Chief Building Official/Executive Director, in consultation with Heritage Preservation Services, to investigate for compliance in accordance with Article V of the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 629, Property Standards.

Origin
(May 17, 2010) Report from Acting Director, Policy & Research, City Planning
Summary

This report recommends that City Council refuse the application for the demolition of the property at 691 Scarlett Road, which is designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.  The report further recommends that Council amend the designating By-law No. 264-2003 to update the by-law in accordance with the 2005 amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

The owner of the property at 691 Scarlett Road submitted an application to demolish a heritage building under Section 34(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act.  A Notice of Receipt was served on the owner on April 22, 2010.  City Council must provide a decision on the application within 90 days after the Notice of Receipt is served.  This decision deadline is July 21, 2010. 

 

The City has not received an application for the redevelopment of the site.

Background Information
Staff Report - (May 17, 2010) 691 Scarlett Road (St. Matthias Anglican Church) - Application to Demolish a Designated Heritage Property and Amendment of Designating By-law
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-30414.pdf)

Communications
(May 20, 2010) Letter from Peggy Mooney, Executive Director, Heritage Toronto (PB.New.PB34.4.1)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pb/comm/communicationfile-15523.pdf)

(May 28, 2010) Submission from Janice Etter, Chair, Etobicoke York Heritage Round Table (PB.New.PB34.4.2)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pb/comm/communicationfile-15563.pdf)

Speakers

Janice Etter, Chair, Etobicoke York Heritage Round Table (Submission Filed)

Motions
Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Kyle Rae (Carried)

That a new Recommendation 7 be added to read:

 

"7.        City Council request the Chief Building Official/Executive Director, in consultation with Heritage Preservation Services, to investigate for compliance in accordance with Article V of the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 629, Property Standards."


Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Kyle Rae (Carried)

PB34.5

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Revised Report - Short-Term Delegation of Authority to Deal with Applications under Parts IV and V of the Ontario Heritage Act During and After the 2010 Municipal Election

Committee Recommendations

The Toronto Preservation Board recommended to the Planning and Growth Management Committee that:

 

1.                 Approval of this report by the Toronto Preservation Board shall be considered to be consultation with the Toronto Preservation Board for all purposes under the Act, including subsections 29(2), 32(2), 33(4), 33(15), 34(2) and 42 (4.1).

 

2.                 Except for permits that must be or are deemed to be issued under Article IV of the Municipal Code, Chapter 103, Heritage, City Council direct the Chief Planner to refuse applications made under Parts IV and V of the Ontario Heritage Act that have not been considered by Council at or prior to its last regularly scheduled meeting before the October 2010 municipal election and for which the ninety-day period in which Council must respond will expire before Council's first regularly scheduled meeting in 2011, unless the applicant or owner agrees to extend this period to allow Council to consider the application at its first regularly scheduled meeting in 2011.

 

3.                City Council direct the Chief Planner to express Council’s intention to designate listed properties, after the last City Council meeting of the term until the resumption of regular City Council meetings following the October 2010 municipal election when an application to alter or demolish a listed property is submitted.

 

4.                 City Council direct the Chief Planner to report back to City Council through the Toronto Preservation Board and respective Community Councils at the next available meeting after the resumption of regular City Council meetings following the October 2010 municipal election with a list of the applications received and the decisions made during the delegation period.

Origin
(May 11, 2010) Report from Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
Summary

City Council at its meeting held May 11, 2010, referred this report back to staff.  This report has been revised based on additional information received from the City’s Legal Services Division. 

 

This report recommends that City Council delegate authority to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to make decisions in relation to applications to repeal designating By-laws and applications to erect, alter or demolish buildings or structures on properties designated under Parts IV and V of the Ontario Heritage Act, (the “Act”) and to give notice of intention to designate listed properties, after the last City Council meeting of the term, until the resumption of regular City Council meetings following the October 2010 municipal election. 

Background Information
Staff Report - (May 11, 2010) Revised Report - Short-Term Delegation of Authority to Deal with Applications under Parts IV and V of the Ontario Heritage Act During and After the 2010 Municipal Election
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-30443.pdf)

Motions
Motion to Adopt Item moved by Mary Louise Ashbourne (Carried)

PB34.6

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 25 

Heritage Properties at Lawrence Park

Committee Decision

The Toronto Preservation Board:

 

1.         endorsed the nomination of the following properties as candidates for designation under the Ontario Heritage Act:

 

a.         1 St. Edmunds Drive

b.         35 St. Edmunds Drive

c.         24 Dinnick Crescent

d.         40 St. Leonards Avenue

e.         50 Dawlish Avenue

f.          110 Dawlish Avenue

g.         79 Dawlish Avenue; and

 

2.         requested the Acting Manager, Heritage Preservation Services to prioritize the review of 79 Dawlish Avenue.

Origin
(May 4, 2010) Letter from Geoff Kettel, Chair, North York Community Preservation Panel
Summary

This letter is requesting that the Toronto Preservation Board endorse the nomination of the following properties for designation:

 

a.         1 St. Edmunds Drive

b.         35 St. Edmunds Drive

c.         24 Dinnick Crescent

d.         40 St. Leonards Avenue

e.         50 Dawlish Avenue

f.          110 Dawlish Avenue

g.         79 Dawlish Avenue

Background Information
Letter - (May 4, 2010) Geoff Kettel, Chair, North York Community Preservation Panel
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-30444.pdf)

Heritage Property Nomination Form - 1 St. Edmunds Drive
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-30445.pdf)

Heritage Property Nomination Form - 35 St. Edmunds Drive
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-30446.pdf)

Heritage Property Nomination Form - 24 Dinnick Crescent
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-30447.pdf)

Heritage Property Nomination Form - 40 St. Leonards Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-30448.pdf)

Heritage Property Nomination Form - 50 Dawlish Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-30449.pdf)

Heritage Property Nomination Form - 110 Dawlish Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-30450.pdf)

Communications
(May 28, 2010) Submission from Geoff Kettel, Chair, North York Community Preservation Panel (PB.New.PB34.6.1)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pb/comm/communicationfile-15562.pdf)

Motions
Motion to Adopt Item moved by Geoff Kettel (Carried)

That the Toronto Preservation Board:

 

1.         endorse the nomination of the following properties as candidates for designation under the Ontario Heritage Act:

 

a.         1 St. Edmunds Drive

b.         35 St. Edmunds Drive

c.         24 Dinnick Crescent

d.         40 St. Leonards Avenue

e.         50 Dawlish Avenue

f.          110 Dawlish Avenue

g.         79 Dawlish Avenue; and

 

2.         request the Acting Manager, Heritage Preservation Services to prioritize the review of 79 Dawlish Avenue.


6a Heritage Properties at 79 Dawlish Avenue
Origin
(May 18, 2010) Letter from Geoff Kettel, Chair, North York Community Preservation Panel
Summary

This letter is providing documentation of the architectural and historical value of 79 Dawlish Avenue.

Background Information
Submission - (May 18, 2010) from Geoff Kettel, Chair, North York Community Preservation Panel
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-30451.pdf)

Heritage Property Nomination Form - 79 Dawlish Avenu
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-30452.pdf)

Research Notes - 79 Dawlish Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-30453.pdf)

Letter - (May 17, 2010) from Marta O'Brien, Architectural Historian

PB34.7

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Application for Funds to Hold a Special Heritage Community Event

Committee Decision

The Toronto Preservation Board approved the application submitted by the Toronto and East York Community Preservation Panel for up to $650.00 from the Special Heritage Community Event Fund to be used to fund a Heritage Barbeque held in the Fall of 2010, at St. Matthew's Church, 135 First Avenue, Toronto.

Origin
(April 28, 2010) Letter from Jonathan Mousley, Chair, Riverdale (Phase I) Heritage Conservation District
Summary

Submitting an application for funds to hold a Special Heritage Community Event.

Background Information
Letter - (April 28, 2010) from Jonathan Mousley, Chair, Riverdale (Phase I) Heritage Conservation District
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-30457.pdf)

Heritage BBQ Costs
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-30458.pdf)

Funding Application (April 29, 2010)
Motions
Motion to Adopt Item moved by Patrice A. Dutil (Carried)

That the Toronto Preservation Board approve the application submitted by the Toronto and East York Community Preservation Panel for up to $650.00 from the Special Heritage Community Event Fund to be used to fund a Heritage Barbeque held in the Fall of 2010, at St. Matthew's Church, 135 First Avenue, Toronto.


PB34.8

ACTION

Received 

 

 

Minutes of the Community Preservation Panels

Committee Decision

The Toronto Preservation Board received the Minutes of the Community Preservation Panels.

Origin
(May 17, 2010) Report from Chairs, Community Preservation Panel
Summary

a.         Etobicoke York Community Preservation Panel

            i.          Minutes of the meeting held on April 12, 2010

            ii.         Minutes of the meeting held on May 3, 2010

 

b.         North York Community Preservation Panel

            i.          Minutes of the meeting held on March 22, 2010

 

c.         Scarborough Community Heritage Preservation Panel

            i.          Minutes of the meeting held on April 13, 2010

Background Information
Etobicoke York Community Preservation Panel - Minutes dated April 12, 2010
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-30415.pdf)

Etobicoke York Community Preservation Panel - Minutes dated May 3, 2010
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-30416.pdf)

North York Community Preservation Panel - Minutes dated March 22, 2010
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-30417.pdf)

Scarborough Community Heritage Preservation Panel - Minutes dated April 13, 2010
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-30418.pdf)

Motions
Motion to Receive Item moved by Jennifer Rieger (Carried)
That the Toronto Preservation Board receive the Minutes of the Community Preservation Panels.

Procedural Motions
Motion to Adopt Minutes moved by Mary Louise Ashbourne (Carried)

That the Minutes of the Toronto Preservation Board meeting held on April 30, 2010, be confirmed.

Announcement

Jennifer Rieger announced to Board Members of a documentary series titled "Saving Places" on History Television on June 12, 19 and 26, 2010.  Each episode documents the hands-on restoration work of three buildings in Canada.

 

 

 

Friday, May 28, 2010
Robert Saunders, Chair, Toronto Preservation Board
Meeting Sessions
Session Date Session Type Start Time End Time Public or Closed Session
2010-05-28 Afternoon 2:05 PM 2:58 PM Public
Attendance
Members were present for some or all of the time period indicated.
Date and Time Quorum Members
2010-05-28
2:05 PM - 2:58 PM
(Public Session)
Present Present: Ashbourne, Balen, Dutil, Kettel, Rae, Rieger, Saunders (Chair)
Not Present: Dudeck, Gogan, Jain, Le Roy, Leong, Thompson, Vaughan